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Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 12, 2020

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COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Public Works Dept.:  

Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project  

Crews continue paving Camino Encantado this week.  

 Pedestrian, Sidewalks and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street  

GM Emulsion continues construction along Trinity Drive removing curb and gutter and dilapidated asphalt in the buffer zone between curb and sidewalk. Construction crews continue placing new curb and gutter and colored concrete in the vicinity of 36th and 37 Read More

LAPS Unveils Safer Bus Transportation For Students

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LAPS rolls out 12 new school buses with enhanced safety features: ‘no student left behind’ button, higher quality disc brakes, an anti-roll system, better mirror visibility and easier access for bus drivers to engage student lights. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools unveils the arrival of 12 new school buses. 

New safety features include the “no student left behind” button, higher quality disc brakes, an anti-roll system, better mirror visibility and easier access for bus drivers to engage student lights.  

“We are pleased with the new safety features on all 12 buses and Read More

LAPD Reminds Motorists That School Starts Monday

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is reminding motorists that all elementary schools start Monday, Oct. 19 within the Los Alamos Public Schools district.

Police Officers will be conducting traffic enforcement in each of the five elementary school zones to ensure the safety of all students, parents and staff as the community transitions into another school year.

LAPD also reminds motorists to stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing and students are loading and unloading throughout the community.

This pertains to traffic traveling in both directions.

“Let’s work Read More

Section Of 34th St. Between Urban & Villa Closed Thursday

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COUNTY News:

Water crews with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close a section of 34th Street to through traffic between Urban and Villa to replace a water line.

Work is scheduled for one day only – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.

Working in the roadway in front of 2144 34th St., crews will maintain access to residences at all times. No interruption of water services is planned. Crews do request that neighbors refrain from parking vehicles on 34th St. Thursday.

Motorists are advised to use caution near the construction zone.

For more information, contact the Customer Care Center Read More

Atomic City Transit After School Routes Begin Oct. 19

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit is announces that Express Routes 7(C) – North Mesa, Route 8 – North Community, Route 9 – Aspen Area, Route 10 – Barranca Mesa and Route 11 – White Rock Area will resume operations beginning Monday, Oct. 19, the same day as the beginning of Los Alamos Public Schools Hybrid Attendance Model for elementary schools.

Rides on the Express Routes must be requested in advance using the Dial-A-Ride reservation system. Express Routes will operate as a reservation only service every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Reservations must be made for the Express Routes the Read More

Posts From The Road: Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway

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Scenic Drive: A typical view from the roadway as it twists and turns through the White River National Forest. This drive made during early September was a little too early for viewing fall colors as they were primarily still covered in their summer green foliage. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

River View: The North Fork of the White River runs near the byway for many miles on the west end of the road as it descends into the town of Meeker. The west end of the byway is paved for about 30 miles out of Meeker. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Stop and Go Traffic: Visitors may encounter stop and Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 5, 2020

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COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Locations in White Rock and Los Alamos townsite – Asphalt patches  

GM Emulsion, under contract with the Department of Public Utilities, will patch asphalt at various locations and times throughout White Rock and the townsite where repairs to water lines occurred earlier in the summer. Work will begin Monday and continue through Friday. Traffic control devices will be set up around the construction zones.  

Public Works Dept.:  

Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project  

Crews Read More

RTD Blue Bus Seasonal TSV Green Route To Taos Ski Valley Suspended For 2020/2021 Winter Season

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that its RTD 341 TSV Green route between the Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley will be suspended for the upcoming 2020/2021 winter season.

The move also impacts the weekend evening service on the RTD 380 Night Rider route, which also will be placed on hold this season.

The TSV Green and Night Rider routes are seasonal services that coincide with the winter ski season at the Taos Ski Valley.

Due to measures taken by NCRTD in light of the current COVID-19 restrictions, buses are operating with limited capacity to allow for Read More